GVSU Physician Assistant Program Preview Day

GVSU physician assistant photoAre you interested in finding out more about GVSU’s Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program? Come to the Physician Assistant Program Preview Day on Friday, April 22, from 9-11 a.m. During the session, you will have a chance to hear from the PA program director and the chair of admissions, who will answer any of your admission and/or program related questions. You will also tour the labs used by the PA program in Traverse City and meet with the site director. Current GVSU PA students and an advisor will also be available to answer questions.

This event is open to anyone interested or curious about the PA program and will be held at the NMC University Center in room UC 09.

Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.

Concert kicks off week of Earth Day events at NMC

Earth Day Concert and CelebrationA free outdoor Earth Day concert and celebration from noon—8 p.m. Friday, April 22, will kick off a week of events marking Earth Day on campus.

Open to the public, the concert will be held under a tent outside of the NMC Innovation Center on main campus. Bands featured include headliners Erin Zindle and the Ragbirds, with openers Silver Creek Revival, and featuring The Lofteez, Stonefolk, Jimmy Olson/Friends, Avid Kain, and Skylea with David Chown. Production support and planning is being furnished by NMC Audio Tech students, along with NMC Student Life and NMC Student Government. Set changes will occur on the hour.

The concert will celebrate Earth Day and focus on environmental issues, especially water. Along with the music, information tables will be offered by campus and community groups including NMC Water Studies, the NMC Green Team, FLOW (For Love of Water) non-profit, Title Track, and more. E-waste recycling bins will also be available on main campus, accepting the following items: Computers, laptops, cell phones, modems, card readers, iPods, inkjet printer cartridges and network equipment. Earth Day events continue into the following week:

  • Campus cleanup (all week): Campus teams can choose a time and space to clean up at their convenience between April 22 and 29. Trash bags and gloves will be available at the Earth Day Fair Student Success table and in the Student Success Center (Osterlin Building) all week long.
  • Grow your own produce (Monday, April 25, 10—12 p.m.) Get a jump start on gardening and learn how to be self-sufficient. Seeds and informational handouts will be available in the NMC Innovation Center.
  • Bioregional mapping (Tuesday April 26, 5:30 p.m.) Do you know where you’re at? Get a clue doing hands-on natural mapping with author and teacher Stephanie Mills. We’ll save the earth one place at a time, and we cannot save—or love—what we can’t describe. Together we’ll chart the outlines of our habitats and blaze a trail to more to learn. Meet in the Innovation Center, Room 106/107.
  • Native flower planting day (Thursday, April 28, 12—3 p.m.) Learn the importance of native vegetation. Meet in the NMC Innovation Center. Gloves and tools will be provided.
  • Restorative outdoor yoga (Friday, April 29, 12 p.m.) Nature is important for mental health. Practice being mindful and respectful to the land. Meet in NMC Innovation Center, practice will be outdoors.

 

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 8, 2022

CONTACT

Sally Smarsty
Student Success Coordinator
Phone: (231) 995-3021
ssmarsty@nmc.edu

CIT Industry Night Out at 20Fathoms

20Fathoms welcomes the NMC CIT Program to our office, Northern Michigan’s home of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

  • Meet regional tech professionals
  • Learn about career paths and opportunities
  • Hear how startup incubators are fueling the future
  • Enjoy food and refreshments as you grow your network

When: Thursday, April 21, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: 10850 E. Traverse Hwy, Ste. 4400, Traverse City, MI

 

Free Self-Defense Seminar

Join us for a free self-defense course taught by a local martial arts instructor on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 1 pm – 2 pm in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center (Gym). This event is open to all NMC students.

Questions? Email bhanbury@nmc.edu

Pizza with the President

Pizza and sliceTake a study break! Power up with free Pizza!

Join NMC President Nick Nissley for Pizza with the President at Noon Wednesday, April 27 in the Innovation Center near the Hawk Owl Café.

Art Night

Art Night posterCome paint, draw, color, doodle, on a big canvas and we will hang it up in West Hall!

Art supplies will be provided. See you there!

NMC Pride Mixer

The NMC Pride student group will hold a Pride Mixer Thursday, April 7 at 6–8 p.m. in room 106 in the Innovation Center. We will have games and other activities. All students are welcome!

For more information, please contact Denny at dnguyen@nmc.edu

Passport to Puerto Rico

Rafael HernandezThe Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experience of NMC students.

Hear Rafael Hernandez, a culinary student at NMC, talk about life and culture in Puerto Rico 12:30–1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 in West Hall Innovation Center Rm. 106. Empanadillas will be served, made by Rafael from his grandmother’s recipe.

Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!

Light Up the Night

Join us Tuesday, April 19 from 7:30–8:15 p.m. for an evening of support and solidarity for survivors of sexual assault here on campus. There will be free food, poetry reading, personal testimonies, a vigil and more! Meet outside of the West Hall Innovation Center and East Hall.

 

Movie Viewing

Movie showing graphicJoin the Student Life Office Thursday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in West Hall Innovation Center in room 104/105 for FREE food and a movie viewing in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness month!

OptiMize Workshop

Representatives from the OptiMize program out of the University of Michigan will be on campus after the Transfer Fair Tuesday 3/15 to help students learn more about the opportunities it can offer, whether or not you wish to attend Univ. of Michigan.

If you could change something in the world, what would you change? OptiMize is a community of people helping students turn ideas into impact. Networking, social impact, entrepreneurship, transfer and funding are just some of the opportunities available through optiMize. For more information & examples of their work, visit their website here: optimizemi.org.

Join us in West Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday to learn more!

Theater of War’s ‘The Nurse Antigone’ Screening

Nurse Antigone illustrationIn collaboration with English and Health Occupations faculty members, NMC Library will host a screening of Theater of War’s upcoming production, ‘The Nurse Antigone‘ on Thursday, March 17, at 5–7 p.m. in West Hall 106/107.

We will watch the performance (it begins at 5 p.m.) and subsequent panel discussion, and also hold our own informal local conversation to follow for any who are interested.

Pizza will be provided.

Please share with any interested faculty, staff and students!

Transfer 101

Transfer 101 graphicDo you plan to transfer after NMC and don’t know where to start?

Stop by this workshop in West Hall 104 on Wednesday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m. with our advising partners from the University Center. They’ll be going over important details for transferring to a four-year college after NMC.

It’s also a great way to learn more about what is offered here in Traverse City!

Voter Registration Drive

Vote buttonThe League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area (LWVGTA) will offer voter registration on campus Wednesday, March 16 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the West Hall Innovation Center lobby. NMC students, employees and the community are welcome.

Self Care Event

Self care event graphicInterested in journaling but don’t know where to begin?

Join us in West Hall on Thursday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where you can grab a free journal and information on how to journal!

 

 

Travel on a Budget Workshop

Travel Workshop illustrationThinking about traveling for Spring Break and want some tips for a budget friendly adventure?

Get expert tips from world traveler Success Coach Marina on Tuesday, March 15 from 3–4 p.m. in West Hall Rm. 123 and leave with a plan and snacks for your journey!